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Jake Boxall-Legge
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Jake Boxall-Legge

United Kingdom

Having studied Automotive Engineering with Motorsport at the University of Hertfordshire, West Country-born Jake's original ambition was to design racing cars. During a year between studies in which he accidentally rekindled a love of writing, he took up a Master's in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes. Halfway through his master's year, he was offered a place on the Autosport Academy, conducting occasional freelance duties before becoming the press officer for Formula 2 and GP3 in 2018. Autosport offered him a return to the fold later that year to serve as its Technical Editor. His voice appears on a number of videos and podcasts, and can often be found writing about terrible Formula 1 cars in excruciating detail. In his spare time, Jake enjoys baking and blames his failure to make it past the Great British Bake-Off interviews on his tenuous grasp on choux pastry. His dream is to open a brunch cafe - and his willingness to make outrageous puns in inappropriate situations has earned him the contempt of his colleagues.

Latest articles by Jake Boxall-Legge

The scrutiny on Ferrari laid bare

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Australian GP
The scrutiny on Ferrari laid bare

The unexpected factor that makes F1 qualifying more complicated in 2026

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
The unexpected factor that makes F1 qualifying more complicated in 2026

Esteban Ocon responds to Ayao Komatsu's F1 2025 season review

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Esteban Ocon responds to Ayao Komatsu's F1 2025 season review

Jack Doohan reveals racing target for 2026 as he eyes F1 2027 move

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Jack Doohan reveals racing target for 2026 as he eyes F1 2027 move

McLaren boss urges F1 to continue to openly communicate new regulations to fans

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McLaren boss urges F1 to continue to openly communicate new regulations to fans

Why Toto Wolff says the "ship has sailed" for Max Verstappen's F1 title hopes

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Sao Paulo GP
Why Toto Wolff says the "ship has sailed" for Max Verstappen's F1 title hopes

Why Andrea Kimi Antonelli's strongest F1 results have come at tracks he doesn't know

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Sao Paulo GP
Why Andrea Kimi Antonelli's strongest F1 results have come at tracks he doesn't know

Kimi Antonelli also to blame for Oscar Piastri clash in F1 Brazil GP - McLaren

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Sao Paulo GP
Kimi Antonelli also to blame for Oscar Piastri clash in F1 Brazil GP - McLaren

F1 Italian GP: Max Verstappen snatches pole from McLaren, Ferrari

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Italian GP
F1 Italian GP: Max Verstappen snatches pole from McLaren, Ferrari

Low-downforce wings lead F1 Italian GP updates

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Italian GP
Low-downforce wings lead F1 Italian GP updates

Williams needs “philosophy change” to be competitive in F1 2026, says Carlos Sainz

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Hungarian GP
Williams needs “philosophy change” to be competitive in F1 2026, says Carlos Sainz

F1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc snatches pole position from McLaren

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Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc snatches pole position from McLaren

F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3

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Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3

F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris tops FP2 ahead of Oscar Piastri

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Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris tops FP2 ahead of Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s relationship “keeps improving” amid F1 title fight

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Hungarian GP
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s relationship “keeps improving” amid F1 title fight

F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in FP1

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Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in FP1

Charles Leclerc: “Lewis is not my target” unless Ferrari starts fighting for F1 wins

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Belgian GP
Charles Leclerc: “Lewis is not my target” unless Ferrari starts fighting for F1 wins

Why Oscar Piastri's team order request was exactly what McLaren wants

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British GP
Why Oscar Piastri's team order request was exactly what McLaren wants

Strategy corner - How teams will tackle cold, rainy weather at F1's British GP

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British GP
Strategy corner - How teams will tackle cold, rainy weather at F1's British GP

F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc outpaces McLarens in red-flagged FP3

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British GP
F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc outpaces McLarens in red-flagged FP3

Mercedes "at the mercy of the weather" at F1 British GP

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Mercedes "at the mercy of the weather" at F1 British GP

Why "everything fell apart" for Max Verstappen in hot F1 Austrian GP qualifying

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Why "everything fell apart" for Max Verstappen in hot F1 Austrian GP qualifying

Here's what Ferrari is targeting with its F1 Austrian GP floor upgrades

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Austrian GP
Here's what Ferrari is targeting with its F1 Austrian GP floor upgrades

Everything Cadillac must learn from the new teams that thrived or failed in F1

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Everything Cadillac must learn from the new teams that thrived or failed in F1

Oscar Piastri: Lando Norris’ apology “good for whole team” after Canadian GP crash

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Canadian GP
Oscar Piastri: Lando Norris’ apology “good for whole team” after Canadian GP crash

McLaren outlines Canadian GP suspension update, explains why Oscar Piastri won't run it

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Canadian GP
McLaren outlines Canadian GP suspension update, explains why Oscar Piastri won't run it

George Russell: Canadian GP pole "one of the most exhilarating laps of my life”

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Canadian GP
George Russell: Canadian GP pole "one of the most exhilarating laps of my life”

Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow"

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Spanish GP
Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow"

F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - Norris leads FP1 in switch to softs

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Spanish GP
F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - Norris leads FP1 in switch to softs

Lewis Hamilton dismisses “BS” speculation over rift with Ferrari F1 race engineer

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Lewis Hamilton dismisses “BS” speculation over rift with Ferrari F1 race engineer

Charles Leclerc plays down F1 Monaco GP chances despite perfect Friday

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Charles Leclerc plays down F1 Monaco GP chances despite perfect Friday

Carlos Sainz Jr dismisses conflict of interest claim in Sainz Sr's mooted FIA presidential bid

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Carlos Sainz Jr dismisses conflict of interest claim in Sainz Sr's mooted FIA presidential bid

F1 cars from 1950 to 2025: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39

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F1 cars from 1950 to 2025: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39

Miami GP radio controversies are latest in F1's complex history with team orders

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Miami GP radio controversies are latest in F1's complex history with team orders

Kimi Antonelli "annoyed" by Oscar Piastri's F1 Miami sprint first corner block

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Miami GP
Kimi Antonelli "annoyed" by Oscar Piastri's F1 Miami sprint first corner block

Miami GP safety car “playing into Lando's hands” for F1 sprint win

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Miami GP safety car “playing into Lando's hands” for F1 sprint win

Red Bull hopes floor updates brought to Miami GP will close gap to McLaren

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Red Bull hopes floor updates brought to Miami GP will close gap to McLaren

McLaren to exit Formula E in order to focus on WEC entry

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McLaren to exit Formula E in order to focus on WEC entry

Max Verstappen: Red Bull is "not where I want it to be" in Jeddah

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Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen: Red Bull is "not where I want it to be" in Jeddah

Christian Horner denies Red Bull is in crisis, admits car has "vices"

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Saudi Arabian GP
Christian Horner denies Red Bull is in crisis, admits car has "vices"

Red Bull plays down Max Verstappen exit rumor as just "noise"

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Red Bull plays down Max Verstappen exit rumor as just "noise"

Williams still "cornered" with current F1 tools

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Saudi Arabian GP
Williams still "cornered" with current F1 tools

Ferrari brings upgrades to Bahrain to overcome poor start to F1 2025

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Ferrari brings upgrades to Bahrain to overcome poor start to F1 2025

How does the current F1 2025 pecking order compare to pre-season?

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Japanese GP
How does the current F1 2025 pecking order compare to pre-season?

Why dirty air is such a problem in F1 2025

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Why dirty air is such a problem in F1 2025

How did Hadjar compare to Tsunoda in first F1 race start at Shanghai?

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Chinese GP
How did Hadjar compare to Tsunoda in first F1 race start at Shanghai?

F1 Bahrain Test, Day 3: Leclerc shades Antonelli to lead morning session

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F1 Bahrain Test, Day 3: Leclerc shades Antonelli to lead morning session

F1 Bahrain Test, Day 2: Sainz leads Ferrari duo

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F1 Bahrain Test, Day 2: Sainz leads Ferrari duo

The F1 75 team livery reveal as it happened at London's O2 Arena

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Season launch
The F1 75 team livery reveal as it happened at London's O2 Arena

F1 imposes multiple-pitstop strategies for Monaco GP

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F1 imposes multiple-pitstop strategies for Monaco GP

Elkins to retire as Formula E race director after Miami round

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Elkins to retire as Formula E race director after Miami round

Mercedes reveals F1 2025 car launch date

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Mercedes reveals F1 2025 car launch date

Red Bull's Austin F1 update reversed balance issues at cost of 'overall potential'

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Red Bull's Austin F1 update reversed balance issues at cost of 'overall potential'

Colapinto joins Alpine as F1 reserve driver for 2025

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Colapinto joins Alpine as F1 reserve driver for 2025

Ocon and WEC star Hirakawa to drive for Haas in Abu Dhabi F1 test

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Ocon and WEC star Hirakawa to drive for Haas in Abu Dhabi F1 test

Leclerc: Ferrari "back to reality" in Qatar GP sprint quali after topping FP1

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Leclerc: Ferrari "back to reality" in Qatar GP sprint quali after topping FP1

The benefits and pitfalls Red Bull and Aston will face with new wind tunnels

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The benefits and pitfalls Red Bull and Aston will face with new wind tunnels

GPDA asks FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults over swearing row

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Brazilian GP
GPDA asks FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults over swearing row

Perez: Colapinto "didn't put a foot wrong" in F1 Singapore GP defence

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Singapore GP
Perez: Colapinto "didn't put a foot wrong" in F1 Singapore GP defence

Verstappen questioning his F1 future over swearing punishment

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Singapore GP
Verstappen questioning his F1 future over swearing punishment